U.S. Department of Commerce Begins Reviews on Antidumping and Countervailing Duties for Multiple Countries Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the start of new administrative reviews for antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. These reviews address orders with June anniversary dates. Commerce follows the rules in 19 CFR 351.213(b) to begin these reviews. Details of the Reviews Commerce reviews if products from other countries are sold in the U.S. at unfair prices, or if foreign governments give unfair help to exporters. These reviews help decide if special taxes should stay on imported goods. Respondent Selection Process Commerce may choose specific companies (respondents) to check more closely. It uses data from U.S. Customs or direct questions about sales. The selection process usually happens within 35 days after this notice is published. If a company already was found to be part of a group with others for past reviews, Commerce will treat them together again. Companies need to clearly state if they were grouped with others before. No Sales and Withdrawal Rules If a company did not sell the product during the review period, it can notify Commerce within 30 days. Companies that asked for a review can withdraw that request within 90 days, unless Commerce extends the deadline. Particular Market Situation Allegations Companies or interested parties can claim there was a special market situation (PMS) that affected costs. These claims and all support must be sent within 20 days after section D questionnaire responses. Separate Rates in Non-Market Economy (NME) Countries Companies in NME countries must prove they act independently from their government to get a separate AD rate. Certification or a new application is due within 14 calendar days after this notice is published. The forms are on Commerce’s website. Certification Eligibility Some companies export both covered and non-covered goods. They must submit a Certification Eligibility Application within 30 calendar days if they want to participate in the certification program. The application is on the Commerce website. Products and Countries Reviewed Some of the main products and countries covered in these reviews are: Raw honey from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam Brass rod from Brazil, India, Mexico, Republic of Korea, and South Africa Glycine from India and Japan Quartz surface products from India and Turkiye Cold-drawn mechanical tubing from Germany, India, Italy, and Switzerland Chlorinated isocyanurates from Spain and China Prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Malaysia, Spain, Turkiye, and Ukraine Non-refillable steel cylinders from India Boltless steel shelving units from Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam Commerce lists specific companies in each country for review. The review period dates can vary by product and country. Duty Absorption Commerce may check if exporters have absorbed dumping duties. Domestic parties must request this check within 30 days. Gap Period Liquidation For a first review, there will be no AD or CVD charges on goods brought into the country during any “gap” period between temporary and final measures, if applicable. Administrative Procedures Interested parties must apply for access to business information as per Commerce’s rules. Factual information must follow the correct category and submission standards in 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21) and 19 CFR 351.301. All information must be certified for accuracy. Extension of Time Limits Applications for more time must be made before deadlines. For joint submissions, extension requests are untimely if filed after 10 a.m. on the due date. Official Contact For questions, contact Brenda E. Brown, AD/CVD Operations, Customs Liaison Unit, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration (phone: 202-482-4735). Regulatory References These processes are under section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(a)) and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i). This notice was signed by Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, U.S. Department of Commerce, on July 22, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Announces June 2025 Scope Ruling Applications in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Cases Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, published a list of scope ruling applications received in June 2025 for antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings. These applications ask the Department to decide if certain products fall under the scope of AD or CVD orders. List of Scope Ruling Applications The following applications were submitted: 1. Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from Japan (A-588-881) Product: Flexographic printing plates. Description: Contains 40-80% styrene polymer coating, 20-40% butadiene coating, 5-20% polymer resins and colorants, and 5-10% polyester substrate. These plates do not contain aluminum. They are flexible, made for flexographic printing presses, and are not used with lithographic presses. Produced and exported from: Japan. Applicant: Miraclon Corporation Ltd. Date filed: June 4, 2025. ACCESS scope segment: “Non-Aluminum-Based Printing Plates”. 2. Certain Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers and Parts Thereof from China (A-570-129/C-570-130) Product: Walk-behind lawn mowers. Description: Rotary lawn mowers, both self-propelled and push type. Powered by internal combustion engines under 3.7 kw, maximum displacement of 197cc. Assembled in Thailand with U.S.-origin engines and Chinese chassis. The cutting deck shell and blade parts are attached in Thailand. Produced in and exported from: China. Applicant: Daye North America, Inc. (DNA). Date filed: June 6, 2025. ACCESS scope segment: “DNA US Engines”. 3. Stainless-Steel Flanges from India (A-533-877/C-533-878) Product: Ring-shaped components of measurement instruments. Description: Made of various metals, these rings reinforce measurement instrument parts and connect the instrument to a flange. The products may have any of the following features: non-standard bore, hub, precision or stepped grooves, threads, chamfering, bolt holes, tapped holes, or non-standard neck length. Produced and exported from: India. Applicant: Pradeep Metals Limited, Inc. Date filed: June 25, 2025. ACCESS scope segment: “Ring-shaped Components”. Process and Deadlines This list shows applications filed but does not mean scope inquiries have started. The Department will accept applications or start inquiries within 30 days of filing. If the 30th day is not a business day, action will occur on the next business day. If there are both AD and CVD orders for the same product from the same country, the inquiry will be on the AD proceeding record. The Department may apply a scope ruling country-wide or to specific companies. Other interested parties must file an entry of appearance to participate. For more details on procedures, refer to the Scope Ruling Application Guide at https://access.trade.gov/help/Scope_Ruling_Guidance.pdf. Notices of scope ruling applications may be posted before or after a scope inquiry begins. To check the latest information, visit the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. Parties can request to be on the service list for a specific order each year during the order’s anniversary month. Comments and Contact Information Comments on the completeness of this list can be sent to Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations, International Trade Administration, at [email protected]. This notice is issued under 19 CFR 351.225(d)(3). Dated: July 22, 2025. Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Final Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews on Certain Solar Cells From China Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes Background The original duty orders were put in place on December 7, 2012. On August 28, 2024, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. asked the Department of Commerce to review the orders. Lutron asked to remove certain small, low-wattage, off-grid CSPV cells from the orders. The Commerce Department started the review on October 21, 2024. They asked for comments from other companies and interested groups, but did not receive any comments. On April 23, 2025, Commerce said they believed most U.S. producers were no longer interested in keeping the orders for these specific products. Commerce planned to end, in part, the orders for certain CSPV cells. Commerce again allowed for comments or requests for a public hearing. No comments or requests were received. Final Results and Revocation The Department of Commerce found that there is no interest from U.S. producers to keep the orders for the products under review. No parties opposed this change. Because of this, Commerce ended the duty orders for CSPV cells with these exact features: Off-grid CSPV panels in rigid form, with or without a glass cover. Permanently attached to an aluminum extrusion that is part of an automation device controlling natural light. Total power output of 20 watts or less per panel. Maximum surface area of 1,000 cm² per panel. No built-in inverter for powering third-party devices. Scope of Orders and Other Exclusions The orders cover crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and panels. Many exclusions apply. These include products like thin film photovoltaic products and panels with very specific outputs, sizes, or applications. The order details other exclusions, such as: Panels not exceeding 10,000 mm² and permanently built into a consumer good. Specific panels with surface area, voltage, ampere, and watt constraints. Off-grid panels in rigid form of 100 watts or less per panel and certain design features. CSPV panels in rigid form with a glass cover, used for converting water vapor into water, with detailed size and feature requirements. Small portable off-grid panels with outputs of 200 watts or less and carrying features like a handle and integrated kickstands. Exclusions are detailed by product size, power output, design, and intended use. Retroactive Application Commerce will apply the change retroactively. For the AD order, it covers goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for use on or after December 1, 2022. For the CVD order, it starts on January 1, 2022. Unliquidated entries fitting the exclusion will be liquidated without AD or CVD duties. Deposits for such duties will be refunded on these entries. Instructions will go to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, usually 35 days or more after the date of the notice. If a legal challenge is filed, liquidation of entries will be paused until the court process, with specific timelines for filing an injunction. Administrative Details This notice serves as a final reminder to companies under an administrative protective order (APO) to return or destroy APO materials as required by law. The Department of Commerce issued and published this result under sections 751(b) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act and related regulations. Date The action is effective July 24, 2025. Contact Information For questions, contact Tyler O’Daniel, Office of Policy, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC, telephone: (202) 482-6030. Signed Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, Department of Commerce. Federal Register Document No. 2025-13953, published July 24, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. to Drop Duties on Some Small Solar Products from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a new decision on special tariffs for certain solar products from China. The announcement appears in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Issue 140, dated July 24, 2025. Background In 2015, the United States began charging extra taxes called antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) products from China. These products are often used to make solar panels. On August 28, 2024, the company Lutron, which makes and sells solar products, asked the Department of Commerce to review these duties for a special kind of product: small, low-wattage, off-grid CSPV cells. These products are used in devices that control natural light. The request asked for the duties to no longer apply to these specific products. The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing, a group representing U.S. solar producers, said it did not oppose the request. Commerce looked for more comments, but none were received from other parties. Final Results The Department of Commerce found that U.S. producers who make this type of CSPV cell do not want the extra tariffs for these products. Because of this, the government will remove the duties on these certain small, low-wattage, off-grid CSPV solar cells from China. Details of the Excluded Products The following products are now excluded from the tariffs: Off-grid CSPV panels in rigid form, with or without a glass cover. They must be permanently attached to an aluminum frame that is part of an automation device for controlling natural light. They can be assembled into a fully completed light control device or not. The panels must meet all these conditions: The panel’s total power output is 20 watts or less. The panel’s surface area is no more than 1,000 square centimeters. The panel does not have a built-in inverter to power third-party devices. Scope of Solar Products Still Affected The anti-dumping and countervailing duties will still apply to other types of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules, panels, and laminates made or assembled in China, except for those products with specific exemptions. Some products, including thin film photovoltaic products and certain small integrated solar panels in consumer goods, were already excluded from the duties. The new exclusion adds the small, low-wattage, off-grid CSPV panels described above. Action for Importers The Department of Commerce will tell U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to remove the tariffs from all small, low-wattage, off-grid CSPV panels that were entered into the U.S. (or taken from a warehouse for use) starting from December 1, 2022, for AD duties and January 1, 2022, for CVD duties. Importers may get refunds of duties they already paid on these items. If there is a legal challenge, the CBP will pause liquidation until legal timelines end. Other Information The reminder also covers how companies under special protective orders should handle private information after the decision. This change is now final as of July 24, 2025. Contact Questions can be sent to Tyler O’Daniel, Office of Policy Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration. Phone: (202) 482-6030. The full notice is available in the Federal Register at www.gpo.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Chinese Active Anode Material Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes U.S. Finds Chinese Active Anode Material Sold Below Fair Value The U.S. Department of Commerce says that active anode material from the People’s Republic of China is likely being sold in the United States for less than fair value. This is a preliminary decision. The period being investigated is from April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. The Department is asking for comments on their decision. Why This Matters Active anode material is used in making batteries. It is a kind of graphite with a high purity of carbon — at least 90%. This investigation looks at the graphite whether it is coated or not. The product must also have a high energy density and be mostly made out of graphite crystals. Scope of Investigation The investigation covers active anode material from China. This includes materials that are powders, blocks, or liquids, and it covers the materials whether or not they have other things mixed in, like silicon. The product is included even if it is made as part of a battery or as part of a mixture. Most of these materials are categorized under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes 2504.10.5000 and 3801.10.5000. Other codes may also include these products. How the Investigation Worked The Department of Commerce looked at sales information from China. They used special rules because China is considered a non-market economy. Most companies did not show that they are run independently from the Chinese government. So, the Department treated those companies as part of the “China-wide entity.” A very high dumping margin was assigned to this group. Dumping Margins A dumping margin means how much cheaper the product is sold in the U.S. compared to its normal value. The Department found rates of 93.50% for most producer and exporter pairs who could prove they operated independently. For companies that could not prove this, the dumping margin is even higher: 102.72%. These rates mean the products are being sold for much less than their real value. List of Companies Affected Many companies are listed. Some examples: Carbon ONE New Energy Group Co., Ltd. Canadian Solar Energy Holding Company Limited Farasis Energy (Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd. Tesla Manufacturing Brandenburg SE Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. LG Energy Solution (Nanjing) Co. Ltd. Panasonic Energy Nandan, Co., Ltd. Samsung SDI Energy Malaysia Sdn, Bhd. Hunan Zhongke Shinzoom Co., Ltd. All these combinations are assigned a 93.50% margin. The “China-wide entity” gets a margin of 102.72%. What Happens Next U.S. Customs will stop releasing these products for regular sale. Importers will have to pay cash deposits based on the margins above. If the companies cannot prove they operate separately from the Chinese government, they will have to pay the highest margin. These rules will last until the Department of Commerce makes a final decision. The Department plans to finish the investigation by November 2025. After that, the International Trade Commission will also check if these imports hurt U.S. companies. How to Respond People or companies affected can comment on this decision within 30 days. They can also ask for a hearing about this investigation. More Information This news follows the procedures in the Tariff Act of 1930 and other U.S. trade laws. The Department of Commerce will review all comments and issue a final decision. If there was a mistake in the decisions, the Department will make corrections. Key Terms Active anode material: Graphite used in batteries, high in carbon, with high energy storage. Dumping margin: How much the import price is below its normal value. Provisional Measures: Temporary rules to collect cash deposits on imports until a final decision is made. This decision was posted by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on July 16, 2025. The official Federal Register entry can be found at the U.S. Government website. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Delays Key Step in Plywood Import Trade Investigation Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a delay in the preliminary findings of its countervailing duty investigations into hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This update was published in the Federal Register on July 22, 2025. The investigations started on June 11, 2025. They focus on whether imports of these types of plywood from the three countries receive unfair government support, which can affect fair trade in the U.S. The original due date for the preliminary determination was August 15, 2025. However, the deadline can be extended to give the Department more time. According to U.S. law, Commerce can delay this step if the investigation is complex or if there is a request from the petitioner. On July 7, 2025, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, the main group behind the complaint, formally asked Commerce to postpone the deadline. Their reason was to allow more time to fully review answers from mandatory respondents and to send out more questions if needed. The request was made at least 25 days before the original deadline. U.S. rules were followed, and Commerce did not find any reason to deny the request. Because of this, the Department of Commerce is postponing the preliminary determination. The new deadline is now October 20, 2025. This is because the 130th day after June 11 falls on a Sunday, so the decision moves to the next business day, which is Monday, October 20. The final determination in these investigations will still be due 75 days after the new preliminary determination date. For more details, the contact persons at the Department of Commerce are Rebecca Janz (China), Samuel Evans (Indonesia), and Sofia Pedrelli (Vietnam). The notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds China-Origin Steel Pipes Shipped from Oman Circumvent Trade Orders Estimated reading time: 6–10 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision in an important trade case. Imports of circular welded carbon quality steel pipes (CWP) made in the Sultanate of Oman, using hot-rolled steel (HRS) from the People’s Republic of China, are found to be avoiding U.S. antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on steel pipe from China. This is called “circumventing the Orders.” Background of the Case Commerce put AD and CVD orders on CWP from China in July 2008. On November 19, 2024, Commerce began investigating whether CWP shipped from Oman to the U.S., but made with steel from China, was actually covered by the existing trade Orders. Al Jazeera Steel Products Company SAOG in Oman was chosen as the main respondent for this investigation. The deadline for the preliminary decision was extended to July 17, 2025. Products Covered The products discussed are circular welded carbon quality steel pipes and tubes, which are widely used in building and industry. Pipes completed in Oman, using steel produced in China, and then sent to the U.S., are the subject of this investigation. How the Determination was Made Commerce used Section 781(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and other rules for its investigation. Preliminary Decision Commerce has preliminarily decided that CWP made in Oman using Chinese-origin HRS, and then sent to the U.S., is circumventing U.S. AD and CVD Orders. This means these pipe imports will now be treated as if they came from China when it comes to trade rules. Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposits Because of this decision, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will now “suspend liquidation” of these products. This means they will not finish processing these imports for duty payments right away. Companies must also pay cash deposits as security for estimated trade duties for shipments that came in on or after November 19, 2024. If the CWP is made in Oman with non-Chinese HRS, it is not covered by this decision. If the certifications (explained below) are met, no cash deposit or suspension is required. If certifications are missing or wrong, CBP will take action. AD cash deposits may be set at up to 85.55 percent and CVD cash deposits at 39.01 percent. Special case numbers have been created in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for this trade issue. Certification Requirements To follow the new rules, importers and exporters must complete special certifications for each shipment. These documents prove that the pipes do not use Chinese HRS, or that another input was used. Importers must upload their certification, the exporter’s certification, invoices, and shipping paperwork into CBP’s document system at the time of entry summary. Exporters also fill out and keep their certification. They must give the importer a copy. Claims in the certifications, and any supporting documents, can be checked by Commerce or CBP. All records must be kept for at least five years, or three years after any court case about the entries finishes. For shipments between November 19, 2024, and August 13, 2025, where entries are not yet final, certifications must be finished and uploaded no later than September 8, 2025. Blanket certifications covering several shipments are allowed. Shipments declared without recognizing the AD or CVD case numbers must have their status corrected with CBP and pay any owed duties. Comments and Hearings Interested parties have seven days after the last verification report to submit case briefs. They may also submit rebuttal briefs five days later. Briefs should include a summary and a table of authorities. Hearing requests must be filed within 30 days of the notice. If held, the hearing will only discuss issues listed in the briefs. International Trade Commission Notification Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) about this decision. The ITC can ask questions or request a meeting within 60 days. If the ITC finds that including these imports would be a significant injury issue, it can provide written advice. Certifications Details There are official forms for both importers and exporters. The certifications require detailed information about the shipment, the steel’s origin, and a sworn statement that no Chinese HRS was used if claiming an exemption. Both must keep all documents, and it is a crime to make false statements. What’s Next This is a preliminary decision. Commerce may verify the information before making a final decision. The rules will stay in effect until Commerce announces otherwise. Official Contact For more information, the notice was prepared by Shawn Gregor, Office of Policy, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Continues Antidumping Duty Order on Certain Steel Threaded Rod from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States Department of Commerce (Commerce) has announced the continuation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain steel threaded rod from the People’s Republic of China. This action comes after findings from Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that ending the order would probably lead to more dumping and harm to U.S. industry. The effective date for the continuation of this order is July 16, 2025. Background The AD order on steel threaded rod from China was first put in place on April 14, 2009. This year, both the ITC and Commerce started a third review of the order. Commerce found that stopping the order would likely cause dumping to continue or return. The ITC also decided that revoking the order would likely hurt U.S. industry again. Scope of the Order The order covers steel threaded rod, bar, or studs made of carbon quality steel. These products must have a solid, circular cross section and can be any diameter or length. The products must be non-headed and have threads on more than 25% of their length. Several finishes or coatings may be applied to these rods, including plain oil, zinc (galvanized), and paint. Be mostly iron by weight. Have 2% or less carbon by weight. Not contain more than certain amounts of other elements like manganese, silicon, copper, aluminum, chromium, cobalt, lead, nickel, tungsten, boron, molybdenum, niobium, titanium, vanadium, or zirconium. These rods are listed under several U.S. tariff codes: 7318.15.5050 7318.15.5090 7318.15.2095 The written description is what’s important, not just the code numbers. Exclusions Not all threaded rods are part of this order. Excluded are rods that: Only have threads on one or both ends and cover 25% or less of the length. Are made to certain American standards (ASTM A193 Grade B7, ASTM A193 Grade B7M, ASTM A193 Grade B16, or ASTM A320 Grade L7). Continued Enforcement U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting AD cash deposits at the current rates for all these imports. Commerce plans to start another five-year review of this order within 30 days of the fifth anniversary of the latest ITC decision. Administrative Protective Order Parties with access to confidential business information must return or destroy these materials as required by law. Failure to do so may result in penalties. Legal References This action was published according to sections 751(c), 751(d)(2), and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Contact Information For more information, contact David De Falco at the U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-2178. Official Notice Dated: July 17, 2025. Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations (performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance). [Document Reference: FR Doc. 2025-13788] Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Continues Antidumping Duty on Brown Aluminum Oxide from China Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce is continuing the antidumping duty order on refined brown aluminum oxide from the People’s Republic of China. This decision comes after both the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found that ending the duty would likely lead to more dumping. Dumping means selling products in the United States at unfairly low prices. They also found that this would likely hurt American companies. What the Order Covers The order covers ground, pulverized, or refined brown artificial corundum. This material is also known as brown aluminum oxide or brown fused alumina. It must be in a grit size of 3/8 inch or less. The order does not include crude forms, where pieces bigger than 3/8 inch make up at least half the batch. The order includes material where pieces bigger than 3/8 inch make up less than half the batch. This product is listed under codes 2818.10.20.00 and 2818.10.20.90 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). However, the written description decides what is covered, not just these codes. Background and Review The antidumping duty order was first put in place on November 19, 2003. Recently, the ITC started a sunset review on February 3, 2025. Commerce also began their own review. In these reviews, Commerce found that if the order was removed, dumping would likely continue or come back. On July 8, 2025, the ITC published its finding. It agreed that ending the order would probably cause harm to U.S. companies within a reasonable time. What Happens Now Because of these findings, Commerce orders the continuation of the original duty order. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting duties on all imports of the covered product at the rates set when each shipment arrives. The date the continuation starts is July 8, 2025. Commerce says it will begin the next five-year review of this order no later than 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the latest ITC decision. Administrative Rules Companies and individuals who signed an Administrative Protective Order (APO) must still follow the rules about handling confidential information. Commerce reminds everyone to return or destroy protected information, or change it to a judicial protective order if needed. Notice to Interested Parties This notice and the sunset review follow sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and related regulations. This information is from the official Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 136, dated Friday, July 18, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Chinese Hexamine Is Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that hexamethylenetetramine, also known as hexamine, from China is being sold in the United States for less than fair value. This means Chinese hexamine is sold at a lower price in the U.S. than it should be. The period of investigation was from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. Commerce released its final results on July 18, 2025. There were no comments from businesses or groups about the earlier findings. Scope of the Investigation The investigation covered hexamine in granular form from China. It included hexamine with a particle size of 5 millimeters or less, whether it was stabilized, mixed, or blended with other products. Products with at least 50 percent hexamine by weight were included. China-Wide Entity For this decision, Commerce used something called “adverse facts available” (AFA) for all Chinese producers or exporters, as no company got a separate rate. This means all hexamine exports from China are treated the same for this case. Dumping Margin The final dumping margin for all Chinese producers and exporters has been set at 405.19 percent. The adjusted cash deposit rate, after accounting for subsidies, is 394.65 percent. This means importers must pay a deposit based on this rate when bringing Chinese hexamine into the United States. Suspension of Liquidation U.S. Customs will continue to suspend liquidation on hexamine imports from China. This started on May 6, 2025, when the preliminary decision was published. Importers must pay a cash deposit at the rate set by Commerce. The cash deposit rate may be changed later if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finds that American producers are hurt by these imports. If ITC makes a final positive injury decision, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order. If ITC finds no injury, the process will end and deposits will be returned. Details About the Product Hexamine is sometimes called HMT, HMTA, or other names. Its chemical formula is C6H12N4. The product covered also includes mixes or blends with at least half hexamine by weight. The U.S. tariff classification for the product is 2933.69.5000. Next Steps The case now goes to the U.S. International Trade Commission. The ITC will decide by early September 2025 if the U.S. industry is harmed or threatened by imports of Chinese hexamine. If the ITC finds harm, extra duties will be imposed. If not, the investigation ends with no duties. Administrative Protective Order Parties involved in the investigation must handle any business confidential information carefully, as required by law. Key Date July 18, 2025: Commerce’s final decision published. For more information, contact Thomas Cloyd, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Government Confirms Subsidies on Hexamine From China Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes What Happened On July 18, 2025, the Federal Register posted this announcement. The decision affects shipments that entered the United States from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Key Companies The following Chinese companies are involved: Changzhou Highassay Chemical Co. China Bluestar International Chemical Co., Ltd. Fengchen Group Co., Ltd. Hutubi Ruiyuantong Chemicals Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Guotai Guomian Trading Jiaozuo Runhua Chemical Industry Co. Qingdao Sun Chemical Corp. Ltd. Runhua Chemical Industry Shandong Aojin Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. All other exporters of hexamine from China are also covered. Countervailing Duty Rates All of these companies face a countervailing duty rate of 420.73 percent. This is based on available facts and an adverse inference because the companies and the Chinese government did not supply needed information. Product Details The product in question is hexamine in granular form. It has a particle size of five millimeters or less. It can be stabilized or unstabilized, blended or pure, and must have at least 50 percent hexamine by weight. This product can come under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule code 2933.69.5000. Other names for hexamine include HMT, HMTA, or hexamethylene tetramine. Method and Process The Department of Commerce says it used data and methods as outlined in the law. It used “adverse facts available” because key companies and the Chinese government did not help in the investigation. There were no changes to the methods used in the first decision. The department found the same problems as before, especially about lack of cooperation from the Chinese companies. Suspension of Liquidation U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will continue to collect cash deposits for these imports. Entries made from March 7, 2025, through July 4, 2025, are covered. Future steps will depend on a decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). What Comes Next Now, the ITC will decide if U.S. industries have been hurt by these imports. The ITC has 45 days to check if material injury has happened. If the ITC agrees with Commerce, a countervailing duty order will go into effect. If the ITC does not find injury, the case will end and all deposits will be returned. More Information The full issues and decision memorandum is available online at the U.S. Department of Commerce website. Dates to Remember July 18, 2025: Date of the Commerce Department’s final decision. March 7, 2025 to July 4, 2025: Imports covered by cash deposit requirements. Next 45 days: Time for the ITC decision on injury. Contact For questions, contact Eliza DeLong at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance, phone: (202) 482-3878. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Chinese Float Glass is Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 7-10 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision about float glass products from China. They found that these glass products are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value. This is sometimes called “dumping.” The period of investigation is April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. What Is Float Glass? Float glass is a type of soda-lime-silica glass. It is made by floating melted glass over a bath of tin to make it flat and smooth. This glass is often used for windows, doors, and mirrors. The trade investigation covers float glass that is at least 2 millimeters thick and has at least 0.37 square meters surface area. Some float glass can have coatings, be colored, or be made stronger with special treatments. Key Findings Commerce found that many Chinese companies are exporting float glass to the U.S. at prices lower than their fair value. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins for most companies are 246.68%, with an adjusted cash deposit rate of 246.66%. The China-wide entity, which includes companies not given a separate rate, faces a margin of 311.81%, with an adjusted cash deposit rate of 311.79%. These deposit rates must be paid when float glass products are imported into the U.S. A list of exporters and producers and their dumping margins is in the official notice. Separate Rates and China-Wide Entity Commerce gave some companies “separate rates.” These are for companies that proved to the Commerce Department that they are independent from the Chinese government. For these companies, Commerce used the average rates from the original petition because the main companies being checked did not give the required information. Companies that did not reply are counted as part of the “China-wide entity.” These companies get the highest dumping rates. Scope of the Investigation The investigation covers float glass made in China. The country of origin is where the glass is first made by the float process, no matter where finishing is done. Some products are included even if they are finished or assembled differently, like laminated glass, glass units for insulation, and mirrors with LED lights. Some products are excluded, such as wired glass, car glazing certified to certain safety standards, and solar glass with very specific properties. A full description of what is covered and what is excluded is listed in Appendix I of the official notice. What Happens Next U.S. Customs will suspend liquidation of float glass from China. This means they will stop finalizing import entries and will instead collect the cash deposit amounts listed for each exporter-producer group or for the China-wide entity. Commerce will accept public comments from interested parties about non-scope issues for these findings. These comments can be submitted until 30 days after the notice date. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after case briefs. Requests for a hearing can also be made. Because the main companies under review did not cooperate, there will be no verification process. Postponement of Final Determination The final decision was postponed because a company called Shandong Jinjing requested it. Now, the final determination will happen no later than 135 days after the preliminary notice. What’s Next for the U.S. Industry The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will look at whether these imports hurt U.S. companies. If the final determination finds injury, extra duties might remain for float glass from China. The official notice was published July 15, 2025, as required by U.S. law. For more details, see the full Federal Register notice, Volume 90, Number 133. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Delays Preliminary Finding on Chinese MDI Imports Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce is delaying its preliminary decision in an investigation on methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) imports from China. The investigation began on March 4, 2025. It examines if MDI from China is sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. This kind of investigation is called a less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation. A preliminary determination was due by July 22, 2025. But, on June 24, 2025, the Ad Hoc MDI Fair Trade Coalition, the petitioner, requested more time. The group said this extra time is needed so Commerce can review the questionnaire responses from the mandatory respondents. It will also help Commerce ask for more information if needed. Rules say the Department of Commerce can approve this kind of delay if a request is made 25 days before the scheduled decision. The Department will allow such a request unless there is a strong reason not to. Now, the Department is postponing its preliminary determination by 50 days. This means the new deadline is September 10, 2025. The Department says there are no reasons to deny the petitioner’s request. After the preliminary decision, the final determination will be due 75 days after the preliminary result is published, unless it is postponed again. This notice was made official on July 8, 2025, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. This announcement follows U.S. law and federal rules. For further information, the contacts at the Department of Commerce are Christopher Maciuba at (202) 482-0413 and Kayden Jenson at (202) 482-0967. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Releases Preliminary Results on Countervailing Duties for Wooden Cabinets from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Countervailable Subsidies Determined Commerce has found that Chinese producers and exporters received subsidies that are subject to countervailing duties. The two main companies reviewed were KM Cabinetry Co., Limited and The Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd. Both received subsidy rates above the minimum level. KM Cabinetry Co., Limited received a preliminary net subsidy rate of 11.85 percent. The Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd. received a preliminary net subsidy rate of 9.33 percent. Other companies that were not individually reviewed received a review-specific average rate of 9.51 percent. Partial Review Rescission Commerce has partially rescinded this review for 31 companies. This includes 21 companies that had their requests for review withdrawn on time, and 10 companies with no reviewable entries during the review period. Lists of these companies are in Appendix II and Appendix III, respectively. Methodology and Procedures Commerce conducted this review under section 751(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930. They found that subsidies were provided by the Chinese government and were specific to certain recipients. For companies not selected for individual review, Commerce calculated a weighted average rate, following guidelines from the Trade Act. Public Comment and Hearing Requests Commerce is inviting comments on these preliminary results. Interested parties can submit case briefs within 21 days of the notice. Rebuttal briefs may be filed within five days after case briefs. Parties who want to request a hearing must do so within 30 days after the publication of the notice. Cash Deposit and Assessment Rates After the final results, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect cash deposits at the new rates for shipments entered on or after the date of publication. For non-reviewed companies, the all-others rate of 20.93 percent remains in effect. Companies for which the review is rescinded will be assessed at their cash deposit rate during the review period. Final Results Timeline Commerce expects to issue the final results within 120 days of the publication of the preliminary results. Contact Information For more information, interested parties may contact Suresh Maniam or Michael Romani in the AD/CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at (202) 482-1603 or (202) 482-0198. Appendices Appendix I: Topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Appendix II: Companies that withdrew requests for review on time. Appendix III: Companies with no reviewable entries during the period. Appendix IV: Non-selected companies subject to the review. The full document and detailed procedures can be accessed via the Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) at http://access.trade.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Announces Preliminary Results of Antidumping Review on R-125 from China Estimated reading time: 7–10 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the preliminary results of its latest antidumping duty review on pentafluoroethane (R-125) imported from China. This review covers shipments made from March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024. Antidumping Review Background An antidumping duty order on R-125 from China has been in place since March 3, 2022. The recent review was started after requests from several companies and a U.S. petitioner. The companies included Shandong Dongyue Chemical Co. Ltd. (Dongyue), Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Ind. Co. Ltd. (Sanmei), and Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co., Ltd (Yonghe). Sanmei was chosen as the main respondent for this review. The Department set and changed several deadlines for reviewing the case, with the current preliminary results dated July 7, 2025. Scope of the Review The order covers pentafluoroethane (R-125) coming from China. The full scope is detailed in the preliminary decision memorandum, available online. Partial Rescission of Review The Department decided to rescind, or cancel, the review for Dongyue. There were no reviewable shipments by Dongyue during the period of review. This decision follows standard practice. Separate Rates Eligibility The Department reviewed which companies could get their own separate rates, rather than being grouped with all exporters from China. Sanmei submitted all required documents and remains eligible for a separate rate. Yonghe did not send in a separate rate certification. This means Yonghe will not get its own separate rate. Instead, it is grouped with the China-wide entity. Treatment of the China-Wide Entity Yonghe is now considered part of the China-wide group since it did not qualify for a separate rate. The China-wide entity’s rate stands at 267.51 percent and is not being changed in this review. Preliminary Dumping Margin For the review period, the Department calculated a weighted-average dumping margin of 60.08 percent for Sanmei (including its named affiliates). Next Steps The Department will release its calculations to interested parties within five days. Parties have 21 days after this publication to submit comments, called briefs. Rebuttal briefs, limited to arguments in case briefs, may be filed within five days after that. Parties must submit all briefs electronically, following the rules for formatting and service. They should also provide a summary for each issue they raise, no longer than 450 words. A hearing can be requested within 30 days. The Department intends to issue its final results within 120 days unless an extension is needed. Assessment of Duties When the review is finalized, the Department will tell U.S. Customs how much antidumping duty to collect on entries covered by the review. For Sanmei, this will be based on either entered values or quantity, depending on the details reported. For Dongyue, since the review was rescinded, duties will be assessed at the rate in place when the goods entered the U.S. For Yonghe, now part of the China-wide entity, a rate of 267.51 percent will be applied. Cash Deposit Requirements After final results are published, new cash deposit rates will take effect for future entries according to these rules: For exporters listed with new rates, those rates apply. For Chinese and non-Chinese exporters who received a separate rate previously, those rates stay the same. For all other Chinese exporters without a separate rate, the 267.51 percent rate for the China-wide entity applies. For non-Chinese exporters without a specific rate, the rate of the Chinese supplier applies. Importer Responsibilities Importers must file a certificate about reimbursement of duties. Not filing can lead to double collection of antidumping duties. Review Process These preliminary results are published according to U.S. law and regulations. The Department reminds all interested parties to comply with procedural requirements as the review continues. For more details, documents, and the full decision memorandum, see the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Moves Forward With Countervailing Duties on Chinese R-125 Chemical Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the preliminary results of a review of countervailing duties on pentafluoroethane (R-125) from the People’s Republic of China. This chemical is used in refrigerants. The review looked at the time from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The review was for two companies: Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. (Sanmei) and Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co., Ltd. (Yonghe). Other linked companies were also included as “cross-owned” with each main company. Subsidy Rates Found Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. and cross-owned company: Subsidy rate at 3.02 percent ad valorem. Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co., Ltd. and cross-owned companies: Subsidy rate at 182.51 percent ad valorem. Countervailing duties are taxes on imports that get subsidies from their home country. U.S. law says the government should collect them if subsidies give companies a special advantage. Process and Timeline Commerce started its review after it received requests on time. Questionnaires about subsidies were sent to the Government of China to forward to the companies. The review followed laws in the Tariff Act of 1930. The review included looking at financial help from the Chinese government and its effect. Commerce used some “facts available with adverse inferences.” This means if information was missing or unclear, decisions could be made based on facts that may not favor the company missing the data. Public Comment and Hearings Interested parties can send comments on these results. Written comments are due no later than 21 days after the notice is published. Rebuttal comments are due five days after that. All documents must be sent electronically and include a table of contents and a list of sources. Executive summaries for each issue discussed must be included at the start of briefs. If anyone wants a hearing, they must ask within 30 days of the publication of the notice. Hearings, if scheduled, will focus only on issues raised in the written briefs. Assessment and Cash Deposits Once the review is final, Commerce will tell U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) how much duty to collect on the affected imports during the review period. This will be done at least 35 days after the final results are published. After the final results, Commerce will also tell CBP to collect cash deposits on future imports at the rates in this review. Other companies not reviewed will keep using the most recent rates. Next Steps This is not the final decision. Commerce plans to finish the review within 120 days of these preliminary results, unless they extend the deadline. The public can read the full Preliminary Decision Memorandum through the online system ACCESS. Key Dates Preliminary results published: July 11, 2025 Final results expected in about 120 days Deadlines for comments and hearing requests set after publication Federal Register notice number: 2025-12956 Contact for more information: Seth Brown, AD/CVD Operations, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-0029. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Begins Inquiry on Engine Import Rules From China Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On July 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce began a new inquiry. This is about if some engines from China are trying to avoid U.S. import rules. These rules add extra taxes, called antidumping and countervailing duties, to certain engines from China. Briggs & Stratton, a U.S. engine maker, asked for this inquiry. They want to know if two engine models made by Chongqing Zongshen General Power Machine Co., Ltd. in China are bypassing the current rules. The models are called 5C65M0 and BC70M0. These engines are currently not included in the import rules. They are labeled “Commercial” or “Heavy Commercial” engines, which are usually excluded. But Briggs & Stratton says these two engine models were made after the original rules were set. They believe these models are only slightly different from engines already restricted, and should now be included in the list that gets the extra taxes. The U.S. Department of Commerce will look at several things, including: Do these new engines look and work the same as the ones already covered by the rules? Are the buyers’ hopes and uses the same? Are they sold the same way as the other engines? Are the engines advertised like the ones already restricted? Were these engines available in stores or ready to sell before the rule-making started? If engines are found to fit these, they may be added to the rule. This would mean the special taxes will apply. The inquiry will not only review Zongshen’s engine models. It may cover all small commercial vertical shaft engines from China. Engines without some commercial features or with some home-use features might also be part of the review, no matter who makes or sells them. The Department of Commerce expects to decide within 150 days of this notice. This means there could be a decision by the end of 2025. The engines discussed in these rules are small, spark-ignited, vertical shaft engines, with a size between 99 cubic centimeters (cc) and less than 225 cc. They are mainly used for walk-behind lawn mowers and other outdoor power tools like pressure washers. Engines covered by these rules must follow certain EPA air pollution standards. Some engines are excluded, like “Commercial” or “Heavy Commercial” types. To be excluded, an engine must: Be at least 160 cc in size, Have a cast iron cylinder liner, Have an automatic compression release, Have a muffler with at least three chambers and a volume over 400 cc. Currently, only the parts for these engines are under the extra tax if imported together. Mounting the engine on equipment does not keep it out of the rules; only the engine is taxed. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep holding any engines that may be part of this review. The Department of Commerce has put full details on their website. All interested companies and people have been notified about this new inquiry. More updates will come as the Commerce Department continues its review. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.